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AP51 MHE

2001 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,052 mi
Last recorded125,052 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MHE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 125,052 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Fail 30 Dec 2025 125,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Pass 9 Dec 2024 125,029 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 124,994 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 124,980 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 124,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 124,955 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 124,950 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 124,154 miles

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 15 Sep 2020 124,153 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 30 Sep 2019 122,866 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 122,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

front discs pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 122,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake discs slightly worn pitted and corroded

handbrake effort just met requirements

Fail 3 Aug 2018 122,354 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake discs slightly worn pitted ad corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 120,862 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel x2 rackends (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 118,638 miles

TRACKING

Fail 26 Aug 2016 118,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 115,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 115,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 112,993 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 112,993 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 109,117 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre feathering off on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2013 109,117 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre feathering off on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 106,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 106,583 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 101,653 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 101,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 96,156 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Apr 2010 96,156 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2009 88,150 miles

o/s/r parking brake weak effenciey

slight movement in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advanced wear at nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 3 Mar 2006 50,599 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AP51 MHE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 95,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP51 MHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP51 MHE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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